Thread: Alloy vs Carbon for gravel
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Old 12-15-18, 07:33 PM
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TimothyH
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In general, a carbon bike will be lighter.

If you want a light build then carbon frame, bars, seatpost, etc are the way to go.

Light is relative though. My Niner is 20 lb and that's considered light for a gravel bike.


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